Claudia Sheinbaum faces constitutional challenges in Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become Mexico's first female president on October 1st, 2024, inheriting a challenging political landscape. The country, with a population of 126 million and a lengthy border with the United States, faces significant issues, including powerful criminal gangs. In a controversial move, outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is pushing through a series of constitutional changes in his final month in office. These changes are expected to have a detrimental impact on the nation’s governance and stability. Sheinbaum, who is closely associated with López Obrador, will have to navigate the consequences of these alterations as she assumes leadership. The constitutional overhaul is seen as a dangerous legacy that could complicate her presidency and the future of Mexico's political framework.